Cathy Isom tells us about the surprising healthy benefits of one popular nut that is often used in holiday treats. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Healthy Pecans…
Edible Wild Plants
Cathy Isom let’s us know about some plants you can eat in the wild. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Edible Wild Plants If you ever find yourself…
Demand for Brussels sprouts is booming
…acres among them. Through a partnership, Bontadelli has additional land in Oceanside and Mexico for winter planting and harvesting. So far, 2016 has been kind. “It looks really good,” Bontadelli…
National Farmer’s Day
Cathy Isom tells us about a day to honor our Nation’s hardworking farmer. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Farmer’s Day Wednesday, October 12th is designated as…
Food Waste
Cathy Isom tells us about the mission of one Louisiana farmer to crackdown on food waste. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Food Waste Kacie Luckett and her…
Markets for U.S. Agricultural Products to Strengthen
…its partners at the University of Maryland and Maryland Farm Bureau developed a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Model Contract and Contracting Guide to help farmers better manage risk and improve…
Superstitious Foods
Cathy Isom has about some interesting superstitions about some of the foods we eat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Superstitious Foods Sure, we’ve all heard about garlic…
Commentary: Two Examples Demonstrate Regulatory Overreach
…wheat. The land had been in pasture for a while. But wheat prices had gone up, and John decided that wheat was a better alternative than cows. A government official…
Safe Food During Power Outage
Cathy Isom has some tips if you are anticipating a lengthy power outage, some tips for saving perishable foods in the freezer or fridge. That’s coming up on This Land…
Preventing Straying of Adult Sacramento River Salmon
…managed the retrofit of the Knights Landing Outfall Gates. Reclamation District 108 provides flood control, irrigation water and drainage to 75 square miles of farmland in Colusa and Yolo counties….
Thaw Food with Water
Cathy Isom has some tips for us on how to thaw our food safely, without the long wait. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Thaw Food with Water…
Food Policy Action Endorses Clinton
…for her strong record supporting good food policies including maintaining a strong safety net for America’s most vulnerable, promoting water and land conservation and sustainable farming, increasing access to healthy…
Direct Sales Helps Beginning Farmers to Survive
…the smaller farms. The USDA says farmers with direct-to-consumer sales can get a higher price for their product and reach a certain level of sales with less machinery and land….
Forestry Experts Say Tree Mortality Brings Added Risk
…less than 10 percent of the annual growth. Brink said USFS inventories show 300 trees per acre on a landscape that only has enough water to sustain 20 to 100…